#hera deity

[the-purvashadha]

When you step into sunlight, you honor Apollo. When you admire the moon, you honor Artemis. When you admire cloud shapes, you honor Hera. When you smell petrichor, you honor Zeus. When you laugh at a joke, you honor Hermes. When your body twitches to dance at a particularly upbeat music, you honor Dinoysus. When you enjoy the first bite of your breakfast, you honor Demeter. When you choose your peace over any conflict, you honor Athena. When you warm yourself up by sheltering yourself in blanket, you honor Hestia. When you listen to Ocean sounds, you honor Poseidon. When you smell flowers, you honor Persephone. When you admire the coolness of first day of Autumn, you honor Hades. When you wear your favourite jewellery, you honor Hephaestus. When you smile, you honor Aphrodite. When you exercise, you honor Ares. When you light a torch in a dark room, you honor Hekate.

Your body is a shrine to Gods, your being an act of devotion for them. You, by yourself, are enough for them.

#hellenic polytheism #apollo deity #aphrodite deity #hellenic worship #hellenic deities #hellenic devotion #hellenic pagan #hellenic pantheon #hermes deity #dionysus deity #demeter deity #zeus deity #hera deity #hephaestus deity #ares deity #poseidon deity #hestia deity #artemis deity #athena deity #hekate deity #hades deity #persephone deity #hellenic gods #hellenic polytheist #hellenic paganism #hellenic polythiest #goddess aphrodite #goddess persephone #goddess hecate #hecate deity

[undeadmagick]

a tip for beginners since it worried me when i first started: its important to note that while there are deities that are heavily connected to each other, you’re not obligated to work with both of them.

many people speak on specifically married deities (ex: hades & persephone, zeus & hera, odin & frigg). a lot of people refer to them as a “package deal” since they are heavily entwined. but it’s important for those just starting out, this does not mean you have to work with both.

as someone who works with hades, some of my offerings to him are related to persephone but i don’t worship her. in fact, when i had the opportunity to meet her and ask, she smiled and said, “you’re not mine”. we both mutually understood that we didn’t have a connection to one another but we have mutual respect and kindness for one another.

the “package deal” part is where i offer my coffee that is too sweet for hades so he said he’ll hand it to persephone instead. which is the cutest fucking thing btw omg

this is all just in an effort to say, please do not worry about having to work with two deities rather than one. don’t get overwhelmed.

#as a side note: persephone is so unbelievably gorgeous good god she’s beautiful #paganism #deity worship #deity work #norse paganism #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hades deity #persephone deity #hera deity #zeus deity #odin deity #frigg deity #baby witch

[sarafangirlart]

Ares and Hera (pregnant with Ilithyia).

This is the first time I’ve drawn dialogue in ages.

#greek mythology #greek pantheon #ancient greek mythology #hera #greek goddess #hera goddess #hera deity #hera greek mythology #ignore the shit handwriting #hera x zeus #ares greek mythology #ares deity #ares #ares greek god #ares god of war #eileithyia #kronos greek mythology #kronos

[teawiththegods]

Working with Hera is fucking unreal. The power. The intensity. The fire. The strength. The brilliance. The fury. The divinity.

She is Queen.

She is Mother.

With her I feel like I can do anything.

#hera deity #Heradeity #Hera #Queen Hera #hellenic polytheism #greek gods #hellenic deities #hellenic gods #greek mythology #greek pantheon #deity work #deity worship #paganism #pagan

[apple-piety]

I adore how people think Hera is a poor, pitiful, victim of Zeus, but when it comes to actual interactions and worship, she will not demand honor for only herself, but also for her husband as well. Zeus and Hera are a package deal!

#pagan #paganism #hellenic deities #hellenic devotion #hellenic pagan #hellenism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic community #hellenic gods #hera #zeus #zeus deity #hera deity #hera devotee #zeus devotee

[princesmeadow]

Happy Theogamia Lord Zeus and Lady Hera!

#lyre harp #zeus deity #hera deity #helpol #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #music #theogamia #celebration #festival #offering

[diana-thyme]

Greek Gods 101: Hera

Hera is a goddess of marriage, women, queens, the sky, and the stars of heaven. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Lace

Jewelry

Birth Control Packs/Pills

Depictions of Peacocks

Flowers

Depictions of Cows

Jewels and Crystals

Milk

Perfume

Peacock Feathers

Ethically Sourced or Faux Furs

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Learning How to Sew

Babysitting

Testing Perfumes (And Collecting the Sample Cards)

Keeping Your Space Clean

Creating Or Going Through Photo Albums/Scrapbooks

Going Clothes Shopping

People Watching

Veiling

She is celebrated in 3 Athenian holidays:

Theogamia

Hera Telkhinia

Anthesteria, maybe

#hera #hera deity #hera goddess #deities #hellenism #helpol #hellenic #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic community #hellenic deities

[messywitch]

are user boxes still a thing? no idea. but i made user boxes as my contribution to the community. they're matchy, too!! you're free to use them- just say Aterios made it.

i'm open to making these under request, just send me an ask with the deity you'd like a box for!! please be nice, too.

gods in this post: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Athena, Hermes & Dionysus.

#helpol #hellenic polytheism #zeus deity #zeus worship #hera deity #hera worship #poseidon deity #poseidon worship #demeter deity #demeter worship #hestia deity #hestia worship #apollo deity #apollo worship #artemis deity #artemis worship #ares deity #ares worship #aphrodite deity #aphrodite worship #hephaestus deity #hephaestus worship #athena deity #athena worship #hermes deity #hermes worship #dionysus deity #dionysus worship #(i actually don't know if this post will show up in the tags but if it does. pls be nice to me i am very very nervous) #(my boyfriend had to TALK ME INTO POSTING THEM)

[cherrycolaboy]

Low energy offerings for Lady Hera

- light a candle 

- food offering 

- wash your face

- surprise your significant other with something they might like

- spend time with family and friends

- donate/support domestic abuse victims

- read about her mythology 

- read about marriage laws

- don’t be afraid to put someone in their place

#pagan #paganism #hellenic paganism #polytheism #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic pagan #hera #hellenic deities #hellenism #hellenismos #helpol #hera devotee #hera goddess #lady hera #hera deity #deities #deity devotion

[zeropointfortyseven]

Angelina Jolie as Queen of the Greek Gods and Olympus, Hera.

Hera, the goddess of Women, Family, Marriage, Familial Love (as well as cows) and the Patron of Women, should be played by none other than Angelina Jolie!!!

#percy jackon and the olympians #percy jackson #pjo series #pjo tv show #pjo #pjo fandom #annabeth chase #percabeth #percy jackson and the olympians #pjo tv adaptation #grover pjo #hera goddess #hera deity #hera #pjo hera #cabin 2 #Pjo cabin 2

[khaire-traveler]

🦚 Subtle Hera Worship 🐄

Star-gazing and cloud-watching

Making flower crowns

Wearing outfits that make you feel confident

Have a candle that reminds you of her (no altar needed)

Keeping a picture of her in your wallet

Wearing jewelry that reminds you of her

Wearing perfumes with bold yet sweet scents

Have a cow, peacock, or lioness stuffed animal

Having imagery of stars or lotus flowers around

Giving yourself compliments each day; pointing out one thing you like or love about yourself

Support women's rights or domestic abuse survivor organizations

Spend time with loved ones

Be kind to children; play them if offered

If you have a partner, send them a kind message or do something romantic together

Practice standing up for yourself; speak your mind and assert your personal boundaries

Do household chores; upkeep your living space

Take care of yourself emotionally and physically

Show support for any mothers in your life, especially new ones; help out when/if you can

Keep a self-love/self-care journal

Make yourself feel pretty/handsome/attractive; wear makeup, paint your nails, style your hair, wear your favorite outfits, etc.

Take a self-care bath or shower

Learn about astronomy; learn about the different myths behind constellations

Show compassion towards others, especially those who are hurting or in need

Showing compassion towards yourself, the same as you do for others

Prioritize your own well-being

Feed the local birds with bird seeds; bird-watching

Keep framed photos of loved ones; put photos of them on your wall, etc.

Eat pomegranate seeds

Have cow print items; own peacock feathers (been told these can be really cheap, actually!)

Give a kind gesture to a loved one; buying a gift, cooking a meal, baking pastries, etc.

Collect gold-colored items; golden ram horns are also a great symbol (maybe draw or paint this, since it's pretty niche)

Buy a bouquet of white flowers, whether for yourself or a loved one

Add honey to your tea, coffee, or other drink; a good drink to try is warm milk with honey and cinnamon mixed in (better than it sounds)

Start a skin/body care routine

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I may add more down the line! For now, here's my list of discreet ways to worship Hera. Hope it helps, and take care! 🩵

Link to Subtle Worship Master list

#helpol #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hera deity #hera worship #deity worship #paganblr #pagan tips

[hestiashearthfire]

Zeus and Hera

I’ve seen several posts defending Zeus lately and honestly I love it. Entire cultures called Zeus father; he’s a protector of the home, foreigners, and sacred hospitality, among many other things.

For me, at first he felt scary and unapproachable even as the good king of the gods. I eventually incorporated Zeus Erkeios and Ktesios into my household prayers, but not much else.

Little by little, our kharis has grown, and Hera, patient mother that she is, has guided her daughter on the path of devotion to her husband. I am still learning, but now, Zeus feels fatherly and kind.

It’s difficult to explain, but I surprised myself today by praying to “Father Zeus” extemporaneously and just sharing my feelings with him. I’m not close with my own dad, so to be able to do that means a lot.

I guess what I’m saying is that I don’t understand the negative perception of either Hera or Zeus, because in worshipping them, I feel as though I’ve found a family. I love my gods, but I’m always overwhelmed and blown away by how much they love me in return.

#hellenic devotion #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic reconstructionism #helpol #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic gods #hellenic community #prayer #hellenic worship #greek gods #zeus devotee #hera #hera deity #zeusdeity

[rightwheretheyleftme]

Hello! Do you have any interesting facts about the goddess Hera?

anon you’re my hero for asking this question 🙏🏻

I have too many facts that I love about the goddess of women, so I’ve narrowed it down to five:

1. In one version of the story, Medea (granddaughter of Helios, heroine in greek myths) leaves her children at Hera’s altar so she can turn them immortal. Medea is also said to have established Hera’s cult at Corinth

2. Hera may have been the first deity to whom the Greeks dedicated an enclosed roofed temple sanctuary, at Samos about 800 BC.

3. Swearing something ‘By Zeus’ was a common oath in ancient texts. However, Socrates repeatedly uses the more unique oath ‘By Hera’, saying sentences such as: ‘I swear it by Hera’

4. Hera and her daughter Eileithyia’s names were found in Linear B tablets, meaning that they were already worshipped in 1400-1200 B.C

5. And finally, I want to share my favorite description of Hera from the book “Ancient Greek Cults” by Jennifer Larson:

“But in her most famous cults (Argos and Samos) Hera is a powerful city goddess who fosters economic and military success. In these cases her relationship to Zeus is not a crucial factor, and the literary portrait of a jealous, scheming wife seems far removed from the cultic experience of an awe-inspiring deity who brings success in battle, multiplies the herds of cattle, frees the enslaved, and protects the young for her chosen people.”

#greek mythology #greek gods #hellenic polytheism #hellenic worship #hera worship #hera #hera deity

[sarafangirlart]

Hera seducing Zeus

Based on the scene in the Iliad book 14. I followed how it was described + what Hera was wearing but also took some creative liberties.

#greek mythology #greek pantheon #hera #ancient greek mythology #greek goddess #hera goddess #hera deity #hera x zeus #zeus deity #zeus #deception of Zeus #Iliad book 14 #the iliad #homer's iliad #Iliad art

[teawiththegods]

There are only two guarantees in life:

Death

People are going to be assholes on any positive Zeus and/or Hera post

#zeus and hera #zeus deity #zeusdeity #Zeus #hera deity #heradeity #Hera #greek mythology #hellenic polytheism

[sag-dab-sar]

🌹 Theogamia Shrine 🌹

February 14th, 2024 (modern date I chose)

Happy Theogamia 💐

Today I'm celebrating the sacred marriage, hieros gamos, of King Zeus & Queen Hera. May their anniversary bring blessings to all of us.

Invoked as: Zeus Teleios & Zeus Herkeios and Hera Teleia & Hera Oikos.

The libation was water. The offering in the center is a bouquet of heart and flower shaped gummies my mother gave me. I didn't have the energy to offer the incense, but even just the stick smells nice.

#polytheism #paganism #helpol #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #ofthetheoi #shrine #altar #hera deity #zeus deity #hera #zeus #theogamia #sacred marriage #helios gamos #festival #holiday #celebration day #izkurereshkigal altars